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Breaking down what went right, and wrong, for the Charlotte Hornets tonight.

Takeaways From the Charlotte Hornets' Dominant Preseason Win Over the Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks-Hornets Highlights

10/11/2026

Game date, time and location: Sunday, Oct. 11, 6:00 p.m. CST, Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina TV: WCGV/My 24, Bucks+ (Milwaukee), WAXN/TV64, DAZN (Ch

How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks-Charlotte Hornets: Injuries, Odds, Lineups & Preview

Okay. So, they lost; I get it. What I don’t — and will likely never — get, though? Is the massive overreactions that are boundless on Hornets Twitter the past

Relax, Hornets’ Faithful: How to Measure Preseason Success Properly

The Charlotte Hornets will play their second and final home game of the preseason against the Milwaukee Bucks today at Spectrum Center, with tipoff scheduled fo

Hornets Seek Sharper Showing Against New-Look Bucks

Our staff at Charlotte Hornets on SI breaks down tonight's action.

3 Things to Watch When the Charlotte Hornets Take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Preseason Action

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Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks preseason preview - At The Hive

Start time, how to watch, and more for the Charlotte Hornets vs the Milwaukee Bucks in preseason game number two.

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Suns Rule Out Devin Booker, Miles Bridges vs Spurs

The Phoenix Suns will be without two starters tonight.

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Most Valuable NBA Teams 💰

Knicks surpass Lakers in Sportico's annual list after title win 📲

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NBA Pushes Back on Report

League releases statement on positive impact of second apron 📲

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Suns' Miles Bridges Gets Encouraging Injury Update

The Phoenix Suns' biggest offseason addition should be okay.

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1 Player Every Team Should Trade 🔀

Who the Hornets will have to consider moving on from 📲

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A Deep Dive Into Diabaté - At The Hive

The evolution of Moussa "Moose" Diabate into a beast of a player and a fan favorite ...

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Why Coby White Will Swing Hornets' Season One Way or the Other

There are a lot of variables with the Charlotte Hornets this year. How will Brandon Miller fare as the number one option? Can Kon Knueppel shoot as well without

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Suns Provide Update on Miles Bridges After Injury Scare vs Bulls

Miles Bridges turned his ankle against the Bulls in Phoenix's second preseason game.

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The Clock Keeps Ticking on Tidjane Salaün’s Time with the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets were coming off a 21 win season. It was the franchise's fewest wins in a season since the 2012-13 season, where they wore orange and call

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What Did We Learn From Hannes Steinbach's NBA Preseason Debut?

Breaking down Steinbach's limited action from Tuesday night.

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The Hornets May Regret LaMelo Ball Trade After 1 Preseason Game

The Charlotte Hornets knew they were taking a big risk by trading LaMelo Ball. They knew it could backfire, and most importantly, they knew it would make life m

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Five takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets preseason opener - At The Hive

The Charlotte Hornets played a stinker to start off their preseason, but there are some positives to take out of it.

What did we learn about the Charlotte Hornets tonight?

Takeaways From the Charlotte Hornets Blowout Preseason Loss to the Brooklyn Nets

The Charlotte Hornets had already suffered their fair share of injuries heading into tonight's game. Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, Coby White, PJ Hall, and Kyla

Major Injury blow to Hornets starting five!

Nets-Hornets Highlights

10/06/2026

Ah: Pre-game press conferences and NBA tip-offs are back, baby. No more hypotheticals, no more speculation... Just real, tangible basketball -- and Hornets' he

Quick Hitters From Charles Lee's First Pre-Game Presser of 2026-27

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Latest Free-Agency Moves ✍️

All of the roster moves this summer 📲

Insider: BI to Return Sooner Than Later

Jake Fischer reports on Ingram, Max Strus, Coby White and Tobias Harris' injuries

What will the Charlotte Hornets On SI staff be watching for tonight?

What to Watch For When the Charlotte Hornets Open Their Preseason Campaign Against the Brooklyn Nets

Friendship and shared admiration for one another can help humans collectively surpass what they initially thought to be possible. Yes, this might be cheesy, but

Charles Lee is Happy to be Reunited with Dennis Schröder, Details His Impact

For the first time since the emotional rollercoaster of the play-in games versus Miami and Orlando, the Charlotte Hornets are back! Or at least, some of them ar

Charlotte Hornets Set to Open the Lid on the 2026 Preseason vs. Brooklyn

Breaking down if the Hornets will either exceed or fall short of expectations 📲

'Over-Under' Predictions for Every NBA Team's Record 🔮

Start time, how to watch, and a few details for the Charlotte Hornets preseason opener against the Brooklyn Nets.

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets preseason preview - At The Hive

For the first time since an ugly Play-In loss to the Orlando Magic, the Charlotte Hornets will play a basketball game tonight. It's a preseason game, so it does

Main Storylines You Need to Know Entering Hornets' Preseason Opener

Coby White will not play in the preseason.

Charlotte Hornets Announce Coby White Injury Update Ahead of Preseason Opener

Tre Mann is a talented hooper. Here's a scoring guard who's good for a few 20+ point games per season, flexing a 3-point jumper that once peaked at 40% during h

Tre Mann Reveals Plans to Crash Wizards' Rotation

Coby White to Miss Preseason

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Coby White joins Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams on the list of Hornets to suffer injuries projected to carry into the regular season.

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The Hornets say Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the team’s preseason games.

Charles Lee details his expectations for Naz Reid's first year in Charlotte.

What Will the Charlotte Hornets Get From Naz Reid? Charles Lee Details Excitement About His Game

Tap to see all the days you'll be saving on your calendar this year 📲

Key Dates For 2026-27 Season 📅

Where the Hornets stand as one of the better teams in the league ➡️

NBA Power Rankings Entering Preseason 🔢

After a grim start, the Hornets gained full health in January for the first time in ages and a wonderful chemistry took hold. Relive the highs and lows of the second half of the season in Part Two.

Dreaming of a Buzz Saw: the Hornets 2025-2026 – Part Two - At The Hive

Even with his past, the Suns are excited about what Miles Bridges can bring to the team.

Suns Feel Miles Bridges Gives Them Something They Were Lacking

If you tuned into a Charlotte Hornets game at any point during the second half of last season, chances are you were treated to some of the most aesthetically pl

Do the Charlotte Hornets Have Enough Playmaking?

Where Charlotte's first five stands among the league 📲

Ranking Every NBA Team's Starting Lineup Ahead of Preseason 🔢

I couldn’t quite tell you why rap song titles have been my go-to metaphorical tool these past few weeks, but “Thought It Was A Drought” by Future comes to mind

Hornets Media Day: The Deep Cuts You Missed, Quotes You Should Know

The Charlotte Hornets are officially in training camp, which means the preseason and regular season are right around the corner. Pretty soon, this team will be

Hornets Playing a Risky Game with Brandon Miller's Extension in More Ways Than One

They have been the talk of many towns over the course of the offseason, and now they finally get to back it up: The Charlotte Hornets are about to be back in ac

Eastern Conference Power Rankings Before the Start of Preseason

The 2025-26 Hornets skidded to a miserable 4-14 start, then surged to become one of the best teams in the NBA, in the second half of the season. Relive the highs and the lows of the season.

Dreaming of a Buzz Saw: the Hornets 2025-2026 – Part One - At The Hive

The Charlotte Hornets held their annual media day on Monday at Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte. The organization shared some key injury updates, as well as

Everything We Learned From Charlotte Hornets Media Day

Outlining a blockbuster move that would elevate the Hornets 📲

NBA Trade To Boost a New Eastern Conference Contender 🏀

The Charlotte Hornets got in front of the media to answer questions, and we summarize their answers so you don't have to watch videos.

Summarizing Charlotte Hornets player interviews at media day - At The Hive

New video details changes for upcoming season 🎥

NBA Reveals 'Points of Emphasis' for Refs

The second-year center sat down with Charlotte Hornets on SI to discuss a wide variety of topics.

Ryan Kalkbrenner on Improvements in Year Two, the Art of Being a Good Defensive Center, and more

Something about the 15th pick in the NBA draft seems sketchy. Call it what you want, bad mojo, bad luck, or simply a coincidence. But since Giannis Antetokounmp

Revisiting the Mark Williams Trade: Top or Flop for the Hornets?

We talked to an NBA scout to determine what to make of Charlotte’s head-scratching offseason.

Brandon Miller Has a Lot to Prove If He Wants to Be the No. 1 Option on a Winning Hornets Team

Monday was NBA media day, which is a fun sort of pseudo-kickoff to the NBA's new season. Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson, head coach Charles Lee, and all of the key players say down at a nice table to answer questions from the media. We'll have another post with all of the players' highlights. This one will focus on what Peterson and Lee had to say.

Recapping Jeff Peterson and Charles Lee’s media day availability - At The Hive

Hornets Waive Rob Dillingham

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The Charlotte Hornets are waiving former No. 8 pick Rob Dillingham, sources tell ESPN.

The Hornets' front court is deep, versatile, and ready to be leaned on early in the season.

Hornets' "Championship-Caliber" Front Court Versatility Draws Rave Reviews at Media Day

Coby White has the eyes of the entire Hornetsphere, and to some extent, the entire NBA on him and his play this season. It may be the best team White's ever ha

Coby White Speaks on Chemistry, New Hornets Role

The Charlotte Hornets have done a ton of trading this offseason. It has prompted genuine questions about what exactly the team is doing. After an initial period

Charlotte Hornets Have Quietly Set Themselves Up to Add Even More Assets

The Charlotte Hornets kept wheeling and dealing over the weekend. After acquiring Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard in a trade, general manager Jeff Peterson kept doing the asset flip, sending Hield to the Bulls for Rob Dillingham.

Hornets acquire Rob Dillingham in trade for Buddy Hield - At The Hive

What the Hornets have to address going into training camp ➡️

1 Big Question for Every NBA Team⁉️

A few days before training camps officially open, Chicago and Charlotte worked out a deal.

Bulls-Hornets Trade Grades: Buddy Hield Finds a New Home in Chicago

Having traded star guard LaMelo Ball this offseason, the Charlotte Hornets are set to enter an entirely new era next season. That’s been further cemented by mul

Former Top-10 Pick to Earn New Chance with Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte acquired the veteran guard in exchange for Buddy Hield and cash.

Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Trade for Rob Dillingham

Former lottery pick Rob Dillingham headed to Charlotte for Buddy Hield (Shams)

Bulls-Hornets Make Trade

4x champ is the only player ever to surpass $600M. Full list 📲

🚨 Steph No. 1 in NBA Earnings

Last year, the Charlotte Hornets were mostly healthy for the first time in what felt like ages. LaMelo Ball played 72 games. Brandon Miller missed a small chunk

Hornets Suffer 2 Major Injury Blows with Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel Going Down

Okay -- This is my last story about the announcers for a while. Promise. While my fingers may be crossed -- you never know what the news cycle will bring, sorry

Dell Curry Talks Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel's New Expectations

By many accounts, the 2025-26 season was a collection of best-case scenarios for the Charlotte Hornets. Coming off a 19-win campaign, the Bugs added 25 wins to

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Charlotte Hornets This Season

I feel like it'd be proper to cue someone, somewhere, to put on "Without Me" by Eminem -- because guess who's back? Back again? Eric Collins and Dell Curry are

Eric Collins and Dell Curry Speak on Return, Hornets Future, Steve Martin Influence

The Charlotte Hornets continue to drop news regarding the broadcasts of their games for the upcoming season, and they keep knocking it out of the park.

Hornets make more announcements regarding broadcast teams and local TV - At The Hive

Assessing how the Hornets did in managing their roster ➡️

Offseason Grades for Every Team 🧑‍🏫

Inside the second-year point guards game and his path to a roster spot in Charlotte.

Should the Charlotte Hornets Consider Keeping Ryan Nembhard on the Roster?

How the Hornets have built one of the emerging groups to watch for this season 📲

Ranking the NBA's Best Young Cores Right Now 🔢

Where the Currys rank among the most accomplished sports families ever 📲

Best Sports Families of All Time 🤩

Hornets fans across the Carolinas will now be able to access the team on local networks.

Charlotte Hornets Announce Expanded Over-the-Air Broadcast Options

Schedules for every team and storylines to watch 📲

NBA Training Camps Start Dates 🗓️

Insider on Latest Extensions 💸

Jake Fischer explains Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey deals, predicts future value for Cason Wallace and Brandon Miller

Breaking Down Hawks-Hornets Trade 📝

Insider Jake Fischer reveals why Tuesday's deal makes sense for both sides

Fresh NBA Insider Intel 👂

🔁 Breaking down Hawks, Hornets trade 📝 Evaluating latest major extensions 📳 Jake Fischer was live

Just a week before training camp starts for the NBA, and the Charlotte Hornets have not finished making moves just yet. On Sunday, NBA insider Jake Fischer repo

Charlotte Hornets Acquire Buddy Hield in Trade With Hawks Just Before Training Camp

The Charlotte Hornets weren't done making moves after all. After the LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges trades, it seemed like they'd cool off, even after adding Dor

What Comes Next for Charlotte Hornets After Trading for Buddy Hield

There have been rumors of the Charlotte Hornets making this trade for a few days, and now it seems as though the trade has been finalized.

Hornets trade Dorian Finney-Smith for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard - At The Hive

Atlanta also sending Ryan Nembhard and cash to Charlotte for Dorian Finney-Smith

Hawks Trade Hield to Hornets

The Minnesota Timberwolves have, in all likelihood, finished making all of their moves for the offseason. They traded for their point guard of the future, LaMel

Timberwolves' Top 3 Trade Chips Left After Josh Green Trade

Multiple NBA stars may be getting paid soon 📲

Rookie Extension Rumors 👀

Chris Paul II joined by parents in Columbia. (📸 via IG/littlechrisp)

CP3's Son Visits SCAR 🐓

18-year NBA vet calls it quits in nearly 10-minute video 🎥

Nicolas Batum Retires

Dorian Finney-Smith has long seemed like the most likely post-training camp casualty on the Charlotte Hornets' roster. The veteran forward, along with a trio o

Breaking Down the Rumored Finney-Smith for Hield Swap Between Charlotte and Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets are set to begin training camp next week, and both teams are going to be competing for a playoff spot in a very toug

Hawks, Hornets Reportedly Discussing Buddy Hield For Dorian Finney-Smith Trade

Deal is centered around Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith (Jake Fischer)

Hornets-Hawks Discussed Trade

The Charlotte Hornets had a franchise cornerstone in LaMelo Ball, someone who was certainly All-Star-caliber and nearly made an All-NBA team last season. Those

NBA Insiders Point Out Fatal Flaw in Hornets' Roster Reshuffle

Ranking every possible Hornets rotation player from worst to best before training camp.

Preseason Player Power Rankings: Who Leads the New-Look Charlotte Hornets?

Professional sports teams always carry labels, year over year. Whether it’s the fans, national media, or anyone else in between who delivers it, they all get th

Who Are the Charlotte Hornets' Top-Five Defenders?

The Charlotte Hornets have been infamous for making, let's say, questionable draft decisions in the early 2020s. One of those was undoubtedly selecting Nick Smi

Former Charlotte Hornets' First Round Pick Headed to Europe

How far does Fultz drop? Full redo of class with Tatum, Spida, Bam and more 📲

Wild 2017 NBA Re-Draft 🫨

The Charlotte Hornets do not look like the 2025-26 version as they embark on training camp, preseason, and finally, the highly anticipated regular season. Two m

Hornets Roster Tiers: How Everyone in Charlotte Shakes Out

Since the beginning of the decade, the Charlotte Hornets have had ten first-round picks. Going back to the start of 2010, they have had 21 first-round picks. O

What Will Brandon Miller's Next Contract Look Like, and Will He be Worth it?

Who would the Hornets lose in an expansion draft held today? ➡️

Mock NBA Expansion Draft 🤔

Expect this player to emerge as a difference-maker for the Hornets ➡️

Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Candidate This Upcoming Season 😀

The Charlotte Hornets have done enough trading for one offseason, but the rumor mill persists. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, they could be a team inter

NBA Insider Says Hornets Could Trade for Domantas Sabonis Which Would Be Foolish

The Charlotte Hornets turned a lot of heads this offseason. First, by picking two German rookies in the NBA draft, and then by making a cascade of trades, headl

Confidence Meter: How Much Trust Can Lee Put In Rotation?

Taking a look at what Kon Knueppel can improve on in year two.

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: Kon Knueppel

Can the Charlotte Hornets build around Brandon Miller? They seem to think so, or at least they're willing to find out. Trading LaMelo Ball is a pretty ringing e

Hornets Star Brandon Miller Just Got a Needed Vote of Confidence from Hall of Famer

Adam Silver Happy with Anti-Tanking Rules

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that commish feels upcoming season will be 'best season yet to come'

Insider: NBA Europe on Track 🌍

Jake Fischer reports that Adam Silver is 'optimistic' new league will take shape in time for 2027-28 season

NBA commish says expansion talks are ongoing, explains Clippers punishment and more at Board of Governors meeting 📲

Adam Silver's Latest Press Conference 🎤

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Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮

Which players would the Hornets protect if expansion happened today? 📲

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Moussa Diabate – Trees - At The Hive

Diabaté I think that I will never see A player as hungry as Diabaté. Diabaté, whose grasping hands are prest Against the ball's leather fast; Diabaté, who outworks on the court all day, And lifts his long strong arms in play; Diabaté, who may in playoffs reign, Wiping hardwoods, his foes the stain; Upon whose

Here soon, the Charlotte Hornets will open the lid on the 2026-27 season, starting with a very pivotal training camp leading into the preseason. What are the bi

The Four Biggest Storylines Entering Hornets Training Camp

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Taj Gibson Retiring

17-season NBA vet will join Tiago Splitter's Bulls staff

The Charlotte Hornets have been talked about a ton this offseason, and for good reason. They had a wild summer, to say the least. They project as worse now but

Wild Card Factor: Unexpected Hornet Who Could Significantly Alter Expectations

There are seven teams in the NBA that have yet to win a playoff series this decade. Not that it counts anymore, but in 2015-2016, the Charlotte Hornets nearly b

Zach Lowe Thinks Hornets Can Win a Playoff Series But I'm Not So Sure

How will the Suns perform this season after adding Miles Bridges over the offseason? An anonymous NBA scout breaks it down.

Anonymous Scout Believes Suns Adding Miles Bridges Gives Phoenix ‘Big, Physical’ Team, But Questions Remain

The 2027-28 season is expected to contain a $176M salary cap (The Athletic)

New NBA Salary Cap Projections

5 players that could upgrade rosters on the cheap ➡️

Bargain NBA Free Agents 🏷️

What is the German's value in the Hornets' offense?

Evaluating Dennis Schröder's Ability to Pressure the Rim: How His Go-To Skill Will Help the Hornets

Players who could still be on the move this offseason 📲

Top 10 NBA Trade Targets 🎯

8 of the league's oldest franchises getting custom Nike edition threads

NBA 'Specter' Jerseys Revealed

After winning their first G League title in franchise history in April, the Greensboro Swarm were in search of a new head coach. Their current head coach, DJ Ba

The Greensboro Swarm Announce The Team's Fifth Head Coach in Franchise History

Topps unveils new card featuring rookie standouts Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel 📸

Rare Triple Autograph NBA Card 🤩

If the Hornets are ever going to trade for Sabonis, they should do it right now.

Now is the Perfect Time for the Charlotte Hornets to Acquire Domantas Sabonis

A prediction for the upcoming year as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

Hot Take for the Hornets 🔥

Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥

The Charlotte Hornets surprised everyone by going on an absolute heater in 2026. They went 33-16 after January 1, the sixth-best mark in the NBA. And while they

One Bold Hornets Prediction That Could Look Genius by April

Kings reportedly have not been in touch with Hornets since before NBA Draft (Sactown Sports 1140)

Sabonis Trade Rumor Disputed

The Charlotte Hornets enter the 2026-27 season with some of the best top-to-bottom roster depth in the Eastern Conference for Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee and

Which Hornets Players Could See Fewer Minutes in 2026-27?

Most of the Washington Wizards' younger contributors are preparing for a regular season's worth of opportunities with house money padding their pockets. The wav

Diluting Doubts: Tre Mann Aims to Leverage Wizards Opportunity into Last-Resort Restoration

Kings Open to Trading Sabonis 👀

Insider Jake Fischer reveals that Hornets are still 'in the mix' for 3x All-Star

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

👨‍⚖️ Clippers, Kawhi fallout 👑 Sabonis on trade block? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

What to expect from Naz Reid's first season in Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: Naz Reid

The Charlotte Hornets traded for Coby White at the last deadline, a decision that had major ramifications. It gave them the ability to easily re-sign him in fre

Do the Charlotte Hornets Have a Higher Floor or Ceiling with Coby White?

The Charlotte Hornets are all-in on Brandon Miller as the face of their franchise. He is a star, and he could be a superstar in the making. But there's a reason

What Holds Hornets Star Brandon Miller Back from Being a True All-Star

Predicting who will be the Charlotte Hornets' leading scorer.

Who Will Lead the Charlotte Hornets in Scoring This Season?

5 young stars who can catapult their careers next season

Players Ready To Make The Leap 📈

Josh Green could be a real trade chip for the Utah Jazz to utilize.

Why Josh Green Could Be the Jazz’s Perfect Trade Candidate to Shop

Eric Collins’ contract is up, and we haven’t finalized anything yet. I can already sense the stress creeping in among the fanbase about it, too. So here I am to

Eric Collins Wouldn't Ever Leave The Hornets High and Dry

After the 2025-26 NBA season, there were some clear needs for the Charlotte Hornets. After a 44 win season, the Hornets were in search of certain pieces to turn

Why Grayson Allen Could Actually Be the Charlotte Hornets' NextTrade Candidate

Amen Thompson's deal gives us some clarity on what to expect from Brandon Miller's next contract.

How Does Amen Thompson's Contract Extension Affect the Hornets' Negotiations With Brandon Miller?

The Charlotte Hornets boldly traded away the face of the franchise this offseason. After six years, LaMelo Ball is with another NBA team. It is almost guarantee

Resist the Urge to Judge Hornets' LaMelo Ball Trade in 2026-27